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The US inflation was pushed by demand. The inflation in the EU was due to energy issues. https://www.americancentury.com/insights/us-europe-a-tale-of-two-inflations/ -
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Report Temple Tensions: Thai Army Prepares for Border Fence Decision
Photo courtesy of Cambo Tours & Travel The commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region has announced the military's readiness to erect a fence around the contested Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin province, pending approval from the government and the Department of Fine Arts. Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang assured that stability prevails along the border despite the ongoing dispute. While local discussions between Thai and Cambodian officials continue, critical policy decisions remain at the national level. The ancient temple, sitting on the frontier between Thailand and Cambodia, recently became a hotspot of controversy after a Thai tourist assaulted a Cambodian soldier. In response, Thai officials issued an apology, which was accepted by the Cambodian side. Legal proceedings against the attacker are underway. Lt. Gen. Boonsin urged tourists to act responsibly to avoid straining delicate international relations. He highlighted that military personnel from both countries had been instructed to monitor the situation closely, especially as the temple has witnessed a rise in visitor numbers. Tensions escalated when Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen issued a warning: “I am not threatening war, but we are preparing for a war that may come,” he told the Khmer Times, in response to the potential fence installation. Lt. Gen. Boonsin emphasised that the army is prepared to follow orders from the government. He clarified that Thailand uses a 1:50,000 scale map to define the boundary, with any changes being a technical matter for policymakers. He added that Cambodian nationals are allowed to perform religious ceremonies at temples like Ta Khwai in Surin, provided they stay within the agreed boundaries. Major General Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, disclosed that an incident involving a Cambodian woman accusing Thai soldiers of crossing into Cambodian territory is under investigation. Despite altercations at Ta Muen Thom temple, he reassured the public that the situation is under control. The dispute underscores a long-standing tension that sees the military bracing for potential escalation. The future decisions about the fence and border delineations may have significant implications for both countries' diplomatic relations. As it stands, the focus remains on maintaining peace and cooperation, acknowledging the sensitivity surrounding the historic temple's jurisdiction. With these developments, the financial dimension looms large too, as any border changes might impact tourism and local economies, with potential costs and benefits weighed in the realm of millions of Thai Baht. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-16 -
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"Cloudflare" suddenly blocking access to website - any ideas?
I read in the WSJ that this is a Cloudfare operation to block bots from vacuuming a website for some company that is building an AI large language model. I have encountered this, too.
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